HOUSE 3701117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

PIPE Act

Last Action: 6/7/2021

Actions

2021-06-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
2021-06-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2021-06-04Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2021-06-04Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2021-06-04Introduced in House
2021-06-04Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-04 (00)

Protecting Infrastructure and Promoting the Economy Act or the PIPE Act

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish (1) a wastewater infrastructure discretionary grant program, and (2) a drinking water infrastructure discretionary grant program. Under the programs, state, local, and tribal governments, public water utilities (e.g., systems used to treat wastewater or sewage), and certain water systems may apply for grants for infrastructure projects.

Cosponsors (4)

Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Terri Sewell (D-AL)
Steve Cohen (D-TN)

Subjects

Air quality
Atmospheric science and weather
Buy American requirements
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government lending and loan guarantees
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Infrastructure development
Labor standards
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates
Securities
Solid waste and recycling
State and local finance
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Water resources funding

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